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Brownie Pecan Pie with Fudgy Chocolate Base

A decadent dessert combining a rich fudgy brownie base with a gooey, caramelized pecan pie topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Pecan Topping
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.75 cup corn syrup
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 cups pecans halved

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pie dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Cool slightly.
  3. Whisk sugars into chocolate mixture, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
  5. Spread brownie batter evenly into prepared pie dish.
  6. Whisk pecan topping ingredients except pecans until smooth.
  7. Fold in pecans and spoon topping over brownie layer.
  8. Bake 45–55 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Allow pie to cool fully for clean slices and optimal texture.